The Blancpain Tribute To Fifty Fathoms "No Radiation" Dial

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is one of those watches that is revered by all vintage watch fans. Hell, even their boxes sell for over $1300 these days. It was one of, if not the, very first dedicated dive watches, and its story rather dramatic (click here for that).
The Fifty Fathoms has seen a host of different variations throughout
its life, but none more iconic than that with the "No Radiation" dial.

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is one of those watches that is revered by all vintage watch fans. Hell, even their boxes sell for over $1300 these days. It was one of, if not the, very first dedicated dive watches, and its story rather dramatic (click here for that). The Fifty Fathoms has seen a host of different variations throughout its life, but none more iconic than that with the "No Radiation" dial.

In 2010, Blancpain brought back the "No Radiation" dial Fifty Fathoms in a new 45mm case, and just the other day we got to play with one. The watch is a fitting tribute to the original, though considerably "shinier". It does look like the original Fifty Fathoms but wears much bigger, which is not necessarily a bad thing to many.

It is a limited edition of 500 pieces in stainless steel and retails for $15,300. For more details, click here.

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